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Denver Downs Farm Fall Festival
Select fall days on a National Register farm—corn maze, pumpkin patch, cow train, mega slide, petting zoo, and Saturday fireworks in October.
WHO Family
WhenSelect dates Sep 25–Nov 15, 2026; Sep–Oct: Fri 5:00–10:00 p.m.; Sat 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; Sun noon–6:00 p.m.
WhereDenver Downs Farm, 1515 Denver Road, Anderson, SC 29625 (Anderson County)
CostSee organizer website for details.
Revolutionary War Traveling Exhibit — American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust’s Revolution Experience pop-up fills the Laurens County Museum with panels and interactive kiosks Oct 31–Nov 12.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 31–Thu Nov 12, 2026 · Contact organizer for daily museum hours (opening block Oct 31 · 7:00 PM)
WhereLaurens County Museum Association, 116 S. Public Square, Laurens (Laurens)
CostSee organizer website for details.
Midgard at the Mill: A Viking Invasion
Upstate Renaissance Faire’s Midgard Viking Invasion hits Hagood Mill with Nordic bands, combat demos, crafts, and an evening ship burning.
WHO Family
WhenSat Nov 7 · 10:00 AM–8:00 PM · 2026
WhereHagood Mill Historic Site, 138 Hagood Mill Road, Pickens (Pickens)
Cost$10 ages 13+ · $5 ages 4–12 · free ages 0–3
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Denver Downs Farm Fall Festival
Select fall days on a National Register farm—corn maze, pumpkin patch, cow train, mega slide, petting zoo, and Saturday fireworks in October.
WHO Family
WhenSelect dates Sep 25–Nov 15, 2026; Sep–Oct: Fri 5:00–10:00 p.m.; Sat 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; Sun noon–6:00 p.m.
WhereDenver Downs Farm, 1515 Denver Road, Anderson, SC 29625 (Anderson County)
CostSee organizer website for details.
Revolutionary War Traveling Exhibit — American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust’s Revolution Experience pop-up fills the Laurens County Museum with panels and interactive kiosks Oct 31–Nov 12.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 31–Thu Nov 12, 2026 · Contact organizer for daily museum hours (opening block Oct 31 · 7:00 PM)
WhereLaurens County Museum Association, 116 S. Public Square, Laurens (Laurens)
CostSee organizer website for details.
Christmas Market on Main — Travelers Rest
Browse 20-plus local makers, then play yard games and pose at the festive photo stations set up by ashe + ivy.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7 · 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
WhereMain Street, downtown Travelers Rest, Travelers Rest, SC 29690 (Greenville County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Midgard at the Mill: A Viking Invasion
Upstate Renaissance Faire’s Midgard Viking Invasion hits Hagood Mill with Nordic bands, combat demos, crafts, and an evening ship burning.
WHO Family
WhenSat Nov 7 · 10:00 AM–8:00 PM · 2026
WhereHagood Mill Historic Site, 138 Hagood Mill Road, Pickens (Pickens)
Cost$10 ages 13+ · $5 ages 4–12 · free ages 0–3
Scots & Brats
Main Street Clinton’s Scots & Brats Scottish-heritage night lands at The Lumberyard on Gary Street.
WHO Family
WhenSat Nov 7 · 3:00–9:00 PM · 2026
WhereThe Lumberyard, 115 Gary Street, Clinton (Laurens)
CostSee organizer website for details.
2026 Holly Jolly Holiday Fair
The Civic Center of Anderson lists the Holly Jolly Holiday Fair as a public holiday fair with several session times.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 13–Sun Nov 15. Fri at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.; Sat at 9:00 a.m., noon, and 2:00 p.m.; Sun at 11:00 a.m. · 2026
WhereCivic Center of Anderson, 3027 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29625 (Anderson County)
Cost$9–$17
Greenville Christmas Market
Shop local vendors to live music at a European-style Christmas market with Southern traditions.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 20 – Sun Dec 27 · most days 10 AM–8 PM, some days 10 AM–4 PM or 10 AM–6 PM, closed Dec 14 (see organizer's daily table)
WhereGrand Bohemian Lodge Greenville, 44 E Camperdown Way, Greenville, SC 29601 (Greenville County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Magic of Lights at Hollywild
Drive the LED light show, then stop at Santa’s Village, where you can feed the animals and warm up by a fire pit.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 20 – Sat Jan 2 · 5:30–9 PM; until 10 PM Dec 4–5, Dec 11–12 and Dec 18–23
WhereHollywild Animal Preserve, 2325 Hampton Rd, Wellford, SC 29385 (Spartanburg County)
CostAny Day ticket $12.42 per person online; weekday tickets valid Mon–Thu
Be Like Blippi
Be Like Blippi is the afternoon bill at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 21. Event starts 2:00 p.m. · 2026
WhereSpartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303 (Spartanburg County)
CostSee organizer website for details.
Native American Celebration
Hagood Mill’s Native American Celebration brings drumming, dancing, storytelling, cultural demos, and handmade crafts for Heritage Month.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 21 · 10:00 AM–4:00 PM · 2026
WhereHagood Mill Historic Site, 138 Hagood Mill Road, Pickens (Pickens)
CostSee organizer website for details.
Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic!
Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic at Bon Secours Wellness Arena, with Mickey and friends on the ice. Arena events are all ages unless noted.
WHO Everyone
WhenWed Nov 25–Sun Nov 29 (no Thursday listing). Wed Nov 25 at 6:00 p.m.; Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, and Sun Nov 29 at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Doors about one hour before show. · 2026
WhereBon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 North Academy Street, Greenville, SC 29601 (Greenville County)
CostSee organizer website for details.
Anderson Christmas Lights
Anderson Lights of Hope’s drive-through Christmas display opens Thanksgiving with a Christmas village at Rose Valley Boulevard.
WHO Family
WhenThu Nov 26–Fri Dec 25, 2026 · daily 5:30–10:00 PM
WhereAnderson Christmas Lights, 150 Rose Valley Boulevard, Anderson (Anderson)
Cost$15 per car · $30 per bus
The Upstate Holiday Light Show at District Park
Thirty-two million lights, Santa's petting zoo, and a winter village open Thanksgiving through New Year's at District Park in Easley.
WHO Everyone
WhenNov 26, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 · Fri–Sat 6–11 PM; Sun 6–10 PM; Mon–Thu 6–9 PM; Dec 21–24 until 10 PM
WhereDistrict Park, 148 Crumpton Lane, Easley (Pickens)
CostCars, minivans, trucks & SUVs $35; passenger vans $75; buses $100 (general admission incl. light show and petting zoo; rides and concessions extra)
Holiday Hop & Christmas Market — Travelers Rest
Shop hand-picked vendors along the Swamp Rabbit Trail, cheer the Jingle Paws Parade, then stay for the tree lighting and carols.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 28 · 3:00 PM–7:00 PM
WhereDowntown Travelers Rest, along the Swamp Rabbit Trail, Main Street, Travelers Rest, SC 29690 (Greenville County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Merry Market at the Laurens County Museum
Merry Market fills the Laurens County Museum with baked goods, crafts, music, and gift stalls the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 28 · 9:00 AM–2:00 PM · 2026
WhereLaurens County Museum, 116 South Public Square, Laurens (Laurens)
CostSee organizer website for details.
Ice in the Park
Real ice skating opens at Carolina Wren Park Nov 30 — $5 ages 6+ covers rental through the Dec 20 block (season continues).
WHO Family
WhenMon Nov 30–Sun Dec 20, 2026 · Mon–Fri 5:00–9:00 PM · Sat 11:00 AM–9:00 PM · Sun 2:00–6:00 PM
WhereCarolina Wren Park, 111 E. Whitner Street, Anderson (Anderson)
Cost$5 ages 6+ (includes skate rental/aid) · ages 5 & under free
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